Job Description

The Therapies and Health Science Directorate specifically includes

professional leadership of:

Dietetics Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Podiatry Speech and Language Therapy Psychology Radiology and Diagnostics Audiology Healthcare Scientists in various roles Operating Department Practitioners Paramedics Social Workers

The Deputy Director of Therapies will also provide strategic and operational leadership and management of:

Point of Care Testing and Medical Devices Respiratory

The Deputy Director will lead the strategic delivery and planning of Therapies and Health Sciences, ensuring they are responsive to need and enable the delivery of Health Board objectives. Within the role, the post holder will be accountable for:

Professional Leadership of Therapies and Health Sciences. Leadership, advice, and guidance to services in relation to Therapies and Health Science staffing requirements, including leading the professional input into workforce planning, establishments, and skill mix. Strategic development and planning of the services, ensuring the

formulation and implementation of strategic plans, ensuring they are

responsive to changing needs.

Providing strategic advice to the Director of Therapies and Health Science Services and the Board. Development of strategic plans for diagnostics, point of care testing,

sensory loss standards and clinical informatics.



The Deputy Director will operate independently, providing expert and high-level clinical advice, complying with professional codes of conduct, regulation, organisational policies, and procedures, and interpreting their application within the Health Board. Chair relevant committees on behalf of the Executive Director and participate in a range of corporate committees. Engage with senior clinical colleagues in the delivery of the Directorate Plan and Powys Strategy, encompassing a visionary approach in alignment with the organisational objectives and values. Provide the Executive Director with routine high-quality

reports focussing on aspects of delivery against objectives and the delegated portfolio.

Provide leadership and direction where highly complex ideas or concepts need to be conveyed and implemented across the organisation.



This will include working collaboratively with other professions within the organisation, particularly operational leads, ensuring expert advice in respect of Therapies Services, facilitating consensus building and decision making where there is likely to be a range of options and differing opinions. Exercising high level judgement and autonomy in decision making, providing specialist knowledge across a range of professions and managerial procedures and practices relating to professional practice and the management of Therapy Services.



Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.



As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.



To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.



The Deputy Director will operate independently, providing expert and high-level clinical advice, complying with professional codes of conduct, regulation, organisational policies, and procedures, and interpreting their application within the Health Board. Chair relevant committees on behalf of the Executive Director and participate in a range of corporate committees. Engage with senior clinical colleagues in the delivery of the Directorate Plan and Powys Strategy, encompassing a visionary approach in alignment with the organisational objectives and values. Provide the Executive Director with routine high-quality reports focussing on aspects of delivery against objectives and the delegated portfolio.

Provide leadership and direction where highly complex ideas or concepts need to be conveyed and implemented across the organisation.

This will include working collaboratively with other professions within the organisation, particularly operational leads, ensuring expert advice in respect of Therapies Services, facilitating consensus building and decision making where there is likely to be a range of options and differing opinions.

Exercising high level judgement and autonomy in decision making, providing specialist knowledge across a range of professions and managerial procedures and practices relating to professional practice and the management of Therapy Services. This will include the analysis and assessment of conflicting information where expert opinion may differ or information may not be viable, relying on judgement and critical thinking to deliver an appropriate outcome.

Working collaboratively at all times with all other leaders, managers and

stakeholders in order to achieve high quality services and high-performance standards, routinely working across a wide range of professional departments with complex and differing needs and expectations as well as external partners such as Social Care and Third Sector.

Providing and developing a positive working environment and open culture which fosters high morale and commitment amongst all staff and promotes their wellbeing, professional and personal development and is in line with the Health Board expected Values and Behaviours.

Participation in the Executive On-Call rota.